Yule and Tucker

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Yule met Tucker during his last visit but they didn’t get on right away. That’s actually not unusual for Yule even though we’ve introduced him to quite a few dogs over the last two or three years. Yule is generally standoffish for a bit until he decides the other dog is safe. Then they’re good. But with Tucker it seemed that Yule had to replicate his “new dog” assessment each time they shared the yard. So Yule met Tucker’s advances with a worried look and an occasional weak growl. About 20-30 minutes into the play session Yule would pluck up…

Another visit with Yule

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Yule’s Mom, the Wealthy Heiress, decided at the last minute to take a quick trip to San Diego. I think she gets bored quite easily so she often needs to jet away for some stimulation. That’s good for us because it means more time with our good friend, Yule. I hear that Yule is maturing nicely. When he first went home to live with the Wealthy Heiress Yule experienced some serious separation anxiety but the word know is that his Mom can leave him at home with no issues. It took a lot of work on her part but Yule…

Camille

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One of the saddest events at Homeward Bound, at least for me, is when we take in an older dog that was picked up running, or just walking slowly, on the street. I try to avoid feeling sick inside by imagining a sequence of events in which the dog’s owner doesn’t deserve a healthy dose of instant karma. Thinking that someone abandoned one of these precious bundles is sometimes too much. Better to rejoice that they had the good fortune to make their way to HB where we will help them make the most of their lives. Camille is one…

My good friend, Charlie

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Charlie came to visit but just for an overnight. I didn;t have much of a chance to get a good photo, and Charlie, like many dogs, doesn’t care to look into the camera lens. So this profile is the best I could manage. When Charlie sees me again after having been away for a while, he chooses to show his affection by one or more serious body slams. I try to take it as a compliment.